Frontenac Provincial Park Park

Wilderness park with lakes, canoe routes, and trails

South of Kingston, Frontenac Provincial Park features backcountry canoe routes, hundreds of lakes, backpacking trails and campsites across Precambrian Shield rock and mixed forest.

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Frontenac Provincial Park at a Glance#

Website: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/frontenac

Admission: Ontario Parks vehicle permit required for day use (fee varies), backcountry permit for some zones

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How to Get to Frontenac Provincial Park#

Frontenac Provincial Park is accessed from Highway 7 near the towns of Sharbot Lake and Kingston, Ontario. The main park access points are signed; consult Ontario Parks for permits and trail maps.

Tips for Visiting Frontenac Provincial Park#

  • Bring a good topo map and compass for the interior routes-cell coverage is limited.
  • Watch for canoe routes with short, rocky portages; footwear that can get wet is necessary.
  • Book backcountry campsites in advance during peak season to secure popular lakes.

Best Time to Visit Frontenac Provincial Park#

Summer for full access and water activities; fall for solitude and foliage.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Best for canoeing, swimming and camping.
Fall
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Brilliant fall colors and fewer visitors.
Spring
May · 5-12°C (41-54°F)
Cooler, with nesting birds and emerging plant life.

Weather & Climate near Frontenac Provincial Park#

Climate

Frontenac Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (966 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -14° - -5° -17° 78 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
February - -13° - -3° -15° 62 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
March - -7° - 2° -8° 67 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
April - 0° - 10° 2° 74 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
May - 7° - 18° 12° 85 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
June - 12° - 23° 17° 84 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
July - 14° - 26° 20° 68 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
August - 14° - 25° 19° 88 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
September - 10° - 20° 15° 102 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
October - 4° - 13° 7° 86 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
November - -1° - 6° -1° 94 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
December - -9° - -1° -11° 78 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -